Zapis Charitable Foundation

We Empower Causes That Matter.

Much like our enthusiasm for business, we’re compelled to support causes that are driven by good people. The Zapis Charitable Foundation has always focused on philanthropic initiatives that are close to our hearts.We’ve accomplished much with partnering organizations of the past, but we’re anxious to do more.

Today, we’ve shifted gears away from traditional grant giving, concentrating our support in education and scholarship. We believe in the “teach a man to fish” philosophy that empowers smart, driven people to broaden their horizons, creating a ripple effect that builds over time. By sponsoring educational initiatives, we can make a real, positive impact on many, rather than only a few.

If your organization has similar philosophies and meets our criteria, we want to hear from you.

Projects that we have funded include:

The Lula Zapis Endowed Chair to Support Breast Cancer Research: Proceeds have funded research efforts in pathology, genetics, molecular, surgery, and oncology with the goal of achieving personalized therapy toward total remission.

The Zapis Activity Center of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church: Funding supported construction of a state-of-the-art activity center built with the goal of reaching youth within the community.

The Next Generation Initiative Got Greek? Study: This first national, in-depth study of college-age Greek Americans examined the experience of their heritage. Funding not only made the study possible, but also contributed to an action plan that aimed to help community-based organizations inspire and increase young Greek Americans’ connections with their community and their culture.

Oprah’s Angel Network: A major contribution helped Habitat for Humanity build a home for Hurricane Katrina victims.